Philadelphia to Rochester (PHL–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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929 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 33m AAAMDL DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 4h 51m AAACAS AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~5h 10m AABA Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
IND Indianapolis ~5h 54m AAASBA Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester flights
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Philadelphia to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
929 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind

PHL–RST has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
191
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → RST
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
RST → PHL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric PHL→RST EWR→RST BWI→RST
Distance from PHL 80 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 35m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 53%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rochester is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
929 mi / 1,494 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance929 mi / 1,494 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 929 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Nearby alternatives include EWR, BWI and TEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PHL to RST

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to RST is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 929 miles (1,494 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR), Baltimore (BWI) and Teterboro (TEB).